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Flanders AI Research Programme


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   04 Oct 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

The Flanders AI Research Programme (FAIR) funds AI research to support both industry innovation and societal progress. It promotes collaborative projects in advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and interdisciplinary research. The programme helps strengthen Flanders’ AI capabilities in both academia and industry.

Name in original language

Vlaams AI-onderzoeksprogramma

Initiative overview

The Flanders AI Research Programme (FAIR) was launched in 2019 to drive foundational and applied AI research across Flanders. It aims to position the region as a leader in AI innovation by supporting projects that combine academic excellence with practical applications in industry.

Key objectives include:

  • Promoting collaboration between universities, research centres, and industry
  • Advancing cutting-edge AI technologies and their applications
  • Supporting sustainable practices and interdisciplinary research that address societal challenges

FAIR implements its goals through:

  • Collaborative research projects across different sectors
  • Funding initiatives that encourage knowledge transfer and innovation
  • Strengthening the AI research ecosystem in Flanders

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Flanders AI Research Programme (FAIR)

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Flanders AI Research Programme (FAIR)

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • Research grants/funding

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2019

Binding:

  • Non-binding